BIS AMENDMENT ORDER FOR THE ALUMINIUM AND ALUMINIUM ALLOYS (ALUMINIUM INGOTS BILLETS AND WIRE BARS (EC GRADE)) (MINISTRY OF MINES)

CONFORMITY ASSESSMENT & REGULATORY COMPLIANCE

Date: 3rd May, 2024

Place: New Delhi

Dear Reader,

We have crucial announcement concerning the Indian Standard for the Aluminium and Aluminium Alloys (Aluminium ingots billets and wire bars (EC GRADE)) Amendment order 2024, of (Quality Control) Order, 2023, impacting all current license holders, new applicants, manufacturers, importers, and product sellers.

BIS Amendment order for the Aluminium and Aluminium Alloys (Aluminium ingots billets and wire bars (EC GRADE))

OVERVIEW

The Ministry of Mines has released the "Aluminium and Aluminium Alloys Amendment Order, 2024" under the Quality Control Order of 2023, slated to take effect on December 1, 2024.

This directive emphasizes the quality assurance of aluminum ingots, billets, and wire bars (EC GRADE), with exemptions for products designated for export.

For compliance, these products must adhere to Indian Standard 4026: 2023 and display the Standard Mark. This mark is authorized for use only under a license obtained from the Bureau of Indian Standards, following Scheme-1 outlined in Schedule-II of the Bureau of Indian Standards (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018.

The Bureau of Indian Standards will supervise the certification and enforcement of these quality standards for aluminum and aluminum alloy ingots and castings.

Implementation Authority :Bureau of Indian Standards (Govt. of India).

CONCERNED AUTHORITIES

Bureau of Indian Standards Manak Bhawan 9, B.S. Zafar Marg, New Delhi - 110002

Tel: +91-11-23231903

Email: mtd@bis.org.in

Implementation Dates: 1st December 2024

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Attachment: Standard Amendment Order issued by Bureau of Indian Standards

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